Shirley is a town of approximately 6,300 people, located 32 miles northwest of Boston and is bordered by Devens, Ayer, Groton and Lunenburg. The Shirley Fire Department operates 3 engines, 1 ladder, 1 tanker-pumper, 1 tanker, 3 brush trucks and 1 squad from 2 stations. Shirley also owns an antique engine and keeps it in their former historic firehouse near headquarters.